Was told last recently I have prostate cancer

Based on that information, I assume that you have either been told that your cancer is contained and you have a choice of surgery or radiotherapy OR you have been told that your case is to be discussed by a multi-disciplinary team in the next couple of weeks who will make a recommendation on suitable treatment options?

Hi Mike I had the same diagnosis 18 months ago ,I had my prostrate removed November 2022 and thankfully everything went really well ,it’s a big shock to be told that you have cancer but the people who look after you are fantastic , what found that really helped me was talking to some people who had the same diagnosis and listening to their stories good luck with your treatment 

Hi. I was diagnosed in January after biopsies were taken had 28 cores taken & only 4 showed cancer, was given a Gleason 3+4 T2 CPG2. I was offered every possible option but chose AS as mine is contained inside prostate.

After making the decision the consultant told me she has patients who have been on AS for 8/10yrs+ so that’s a positive outlook to hopefully look forward too, so not having anything done now saves any possible side effects of treatment, I’ve already got my surveillance PSa blood tests booked every three months & consultation with consultant arranged after next two PSa tests around July. I take that as a positive outlook for the future knowing the team are on the ball.

Some say it’s delaying the inevitable but I’d rather have more years of being watched, remembering I could die of it or with it!!  Having a positive outlook on it helps too, I’m just carrying on normal life

Remember everyone on here is different and on different journeys, we can all tell you our experiences but at the end of the day you have to decide. I found talking to the specialist nurses here a great reassurance and also do you own research too, look up the results of the “ProtecT” trial it’s an interesting read.  Also there’s a few good YouTube channels from medical professionals worth watching especially one from the prostate cancer research institute with Dr Schultz. Don’t just use google🙂

Good luck in whatever pathway you take and remember the forums are here if you need but to speak with the nurses on here they are nothing short of excellent.👍🏼 

Hi Mike

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I think it is impossible to advise what you should do as everyones situation is different. I was diagnosed in Jan 2020 with a PSA of 36 and Gleason 9. I had no hesitation at all in going for surgery and this was recommended by the surgeon and the oncologist. I just wanted to get rid of it and I am sure I made the right decision so no regrets. I did have hormone treatment on first diagnosis whilst awaiting surgery and I was not keen on that as an ongoing option and I really hope I never have to have it again. I have recovered well overall but unfortunately I have had a recent recurrence and following a PET scan, cancer has been detected in a bone in my pelvic area. I have been referred for radiotherapy to treat this. 

There are pros and cons with all options for treatment and no absolute guarantees on the outcome so you just have to consider these and with advice from the medics decide what you think is best for you.

Best of luck!